Mi Casa Foundation http://www.micasafoundation.org Mi Casa Foundation Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:25:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 New Passport Requirements After June 1st, 2009 http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/05/new-passport-requirements/ http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/05/new-passport-requirements/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 21:06:50 +0000 micasanews http://www.micasafoundation.org/?p=303 After June 1st of this year, all U.S. citizens returning to the United States from Mexico will need to present a valid passport in order to enter the country.

If you are planning to participate in one of Mi Casa Foundation’s volunteer programs in Mexico, please note that a passport will be required due to these new security measures.

For more information please see this article from the San Antonio Express-News:

“Tighter passport rules go into effect June 1”

]]> http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/05/new-passport-requirements/feed/ 0 Update on June 2009 Service Trip to Mexico http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/05/june-service-trip-update/ http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/05/june-service-trip-update/#comments Mon, 11 May 2009 21:38:21 +0000 micasanews http://www.micasafoundation.org/?p=270 Due to the lower risk advisory from the United States Center for Disease Control, we are continuing with our plans for the June service trip. The trip to Chihuahua will be happening from June 27 to July 4 as originally scheduled.

]]> http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/05/june-service-trip-update/feed/ 0 Status of June Service Trip to Mexico http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/05/june-service-trip-status/ http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/05/june-service-trip-status/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 15:40:09 +0000 micasanews http://www.micasafoundation.org/?p=245 Due to the recent swine flu outbreak, our Weeklong Service Trip to Chihuahua, Mexico scheduled for June 27 is tentatively on hold.

We will make a final decision as to whether or not the trip will happen no later than June 1. Please call us or check the website for updates on the status of the trip.

May 11th update on the service trip to Chihuahua, Mexico: The trip will take place from June 27 to July 4 as originally scheduled.

]]> http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/05/june-service-trip-status/feed/ 0 Yearlong Volunteer Program – Deadline Extended http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/04/yearlong-volunteer-program-deadline-extended/ http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/04/yearlong-volunteer-program-deadline-extended/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:45:18 +0000 micasanews http://www.micasafoundation.org/?p=193 Are you interested in serving the needy children and elderly in Mexico for a year? If you are ready to embark on this life-changing journey, now is the time to act!

We have extended the application deadline until May 15th. For more details about the program, please read the volunteering section.

This year’s program begins on July 29th. If you have any questions or would like more information about how you can make a difference as a yearlong volunteer, please contact us.

]]> http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/04/yearlong-volunteer-program-deadline-extended/feed/ 0 Support Us at “Eat for a Cause” – May 5th http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/04/support-us-at-eat-for-a-cause-may-5th/ http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/04/support-us-at-eat-for-a-cause-may-5th/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:44:08 +0000 micasanews http://www.micasafoundation.org/?p=203 Come enjoy good food and music this Cinco de Mayo and support Mi Casa Foundation!

This year’s “Eat for a Cause” fundraiser will be on Tuesday, May 5th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Wetmore Smokehouse and Saloon (13525 Wetmore Road).

The evening will feature live music by Harry Wurzbach and the 410’s as well as a silent auction for a guided fishing trip in Rockport, Texas (details about the auction are here). Most importantly, 15 percent of the proceeds will be donated directly to the Foundation to support the impoverished children and elderly in Mexico.

You can read more details about this event by downloading the Eat for a Cause flyer.

]]> http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/04/support-us-at-eat-for-a-cause-may-5th/feed/ 2 Workshop: What is the Mission of the Church? http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/04/workshop-what-is-the-mission-of-the-church/ http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/04/workshop-what-is-the-mission-of-the-church/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:41:17 +0000 micasanews http://www.micasafoundation.org/?p=190 Mi Casa Foundation is proud to present a workshop in San Antonio titled “What is the Mission of the Church?”, presented by Fr. David Labuda. You are cordially invited to attend.

This workshop will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Holy Spirit Family Center (8134 Blanco Rd). To register, please contact us by phone or by e-mail.

You can read more details about the workshop by downloading this pdf flyer: “What is the Mission of the Church?” Half-day Workshop.

]]> http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/04/workshop-what-is-the-mission-of-the-church/feed/ 0 Weeklong Service Trips to Mexico http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/04/weeklong-service-trips/ http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/04/weeklong-service-trips/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:35:30 +0000 micasanews http://www.micasafoundation.org/?p=185 Would you like to spend a week in Mexico working with others to help in our homes for needy children? There is still time to sign up for this year’s Weeklong Service Trips!

The summer trip to La Granja Hogar in Chihuahua, Chihuahua will take place from June 27th to July 4th, while the fall trip to Casa Hogar de los Pequeños in Saltillo, Coahuila will be from November 1st to 7th.

You can register using the form on our service trip flyer. For more information, please contact us.

]]> http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/04/weeklong-service-trips/feed/ 0 Spring 2009 Newsletter http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/04/153/ http://www.micasafoundation.org/2009/04/153/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:38:10 +0000 micasanews http://www.micasafoundation.org/newsitetest/?p=153 Our Spring 2009 Newsletter, Noticias from Mi Casa, has been published! You can download a PDF version of it by going to the Newsletters page or by clicking here: Mi Casa Foundation – Spring 2009 Newsletter.

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